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Only A Drill: 'Active Threat' Training Held At Iona University In New Rochelle Only A Drill: 'Active Threat' Training Held At Iona University In New Rochelle
Only A Drill: 'Active Threat' Training Held At Iona University In New Rochelle With many students home for the holidays, several emergency agencies from across Westchester were able to hold active threat training on a university campus in the county.  The training exercise was held at New Rochelle's Iona University on Monday, Dec. 23, according to the Yonkers Police Department.  The "realistic simulation" allowed officers to "hone their skills and practice interagency coordination in a critical incident," the department said on social media. The department also posted photos from the exercise taken inside university classrooms. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Trapped Driver Freed From Car After Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester Trapped Driver Freed From Car After Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester
Trapped Driver Freed From Car After Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester Firefighters had to cut the doors off of a car following a crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester. The crash happened on Saturday, Dec. 21 on the northbound Sprain Book Parkway in the Greenville area of Greenburgh near Jackson Avenue, the Hartsdale Fire Department announced.  Following the collision, firefighters extricated a driver from one of the vehicles, cutting doors off to do so.  More information about the crash was not immediately available. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Wakeboarder Rescued From Long Island Sound After Being Swept Away By Current In Westchester Wakeboarder Rescued From Long Island Sound After Being Swept Away By Current In Westchester
Wakeboarder Rescued From Long Island Sound After Being Swept Away By Current In Westchester A wakeboarder in distress on Long Island Sound sparked a multi-agency rescue effort in Westchester, authorities said.  The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 20 around 2:30 p.m., when a wakeboarder went missing while recreating in the Sound, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  According to the caller who reported the incident, he had been wakeboarding with a friend when they became separated, and he last saw the victim being pulled by the current toward Larchmont Harbor.  Rye Police immediately dispatched patrol units to several shore locations to search for the ind…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Spike In Vehicle Thefts In Westchester: Suspects Using Reprogramming Tool To Force Entry Spike In Vehicle Thefts In Westchester: Suspects Using Reprogramming Tool To Force Entry
Spike In Vehicle Thefts In Westchester: Suspects Using Reprogramming Tool To Force Entry Police in Westchester are urging vehicle owners to take precautions following a recent string of vehicle thefts targeting a popular SUV model in municipal parking lots.  Over the past two weeks, several 2024-2025 Honda CR-Vs have been stolen after being parked in municipal lots during commuters' morning routines, according to a statement from the White Plains Police Department from Friday, Dec. 20. Investigators said the suspects are able to force entry into the vehicles without triggering alarms and may be using reprogramming tools to create new key fobs during the thefts. To help pr…

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by Ben Crnic
News
“He’s A Fighter”: Westchester Man Raises Funds For Family Dog After Brutal Off-Leash Attack “He’s A Fighter”: Westchester Man Raises Funds For Family Dog After Brutal Off-Leash Attack
“He’s A Fighter”: Westchester Man Raises Funds For Family Dog After Brutal Off-Leash Attack A Westchester man is raising money to help cover extensive medical bills for a beloved family dog that is fighting for his life after being brutally attacked by two off-leash dogs. The incident happened on Wednesday, Dec. 11, when Mikey, a 5-year-old rescue dog, was being walked by an employee of the White Plains-based Paws Barkley dog walking service.  During the walk, Mikey was viciously attacked by two large, off-leash dogs, described as a gray pit bull and a black mix. The attack left Mikey with severe injuries, including a punctured windpipe, brain trauma, and severed muscles…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Masked Suspects Smash Into Jewelry Store, Steal Valuables In Westchester: Police Masked Suspects Smash Into Jewelry Store, Steal Valuables In Westchester: Police
Masked Suspects Smash Into Jewelry Store, Steal Valuables In Westchester: Police Authorities are searching for a group of masked suspects who forcibly broke into a Westchester jewelry store and stole high-value items in a matter of minutes, officials said. The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 16, just after 11 a.m., when a burglary at Tarrytown Jewelers at 273 North Central Ave. (Route 100) in the Hartsdale section of Greenburgh was reported to Greenburgh Police, according to the department. Surveillance footage and witness reports revealed that four suspects shattered the store's glass front, stole numerous valuable items, and fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV, pol…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
ID, Cause Of Death Released Of Man Found In New Rochelle Park (UPDATE) ID, Cause Of Death Released Of Man Found In New Rochelle Park (UPDATE)
ID, Cause Of Death Released Of Man Found In New Rochelle Park (Update) Police have released more information about a man whose body was found in a public park in Westchester.  The body of South Carolina resident Ian Brown, age 67, was found on Thursday, Dec. 12 at D’Onofrio Park in New Rochelle, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said on Monday, Dec. 16.  Brown had been in the Bronx while visiting family, Coyne said, adding that his death was deemed to be natural causes of previous health conditions. No foul play is suspected. 

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
Employee Caught Stealing Student Medication At Middle School In Westchester: Officials Employee Caught Stealing Student Medication At Middle School In Westchester: Officials
Employee Caught Stealing Student Medication At Middle School In Westchester: Officials An employee accused of stealing student medication from a secure nurse’s office at a Westchester middle school has been removed from the district, officials said. The theft occurred at Louis M. Klein Middle School in the Harrison Central School District, Superintendent Louis Wool informed families in a message sent on Tuesday, Dec. 10.  Wool explained that missing doses of prescribed medication were discovered during routine monitoring and recording by nursing staff. After confirming the discrepancies, district officials collaborated with the Harrison Police Department to identify the …

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
Longtime Educator Tapped To Lead School District In Westchester Longtime Educator Tapped To Lead School District In Westchester
Longtime Educator Tapped To Lead School District In Westchester A new superintendent has been chosen to lead a school district in Westchester, officials announced.  The Elmsford Union Free School District has appointed Susan Yom as its new Superintendent of Schools, officials announced on Monday, Dec. 9.  Yom will officially step into the role on Thursday, Jan. 2.  Yom, a seasoned educator with 29 years of experience, has held leadership roles in several districts, including serving as Superintendent of Schools in Nyack and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in Clarkstown. She also previously worked in New Rochelle as…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Attacking Co-Worker With Knife At Westchester U-Haul Locale: Police Man Accused Of Attacking Co-Worker With Knife At Westchester U-Haul Locale: Police
Man Accused Of Attacking Co-Worker With Knife At Westchester U-Haul Locale: Police A dispute between co-workers at a Westchester U-Haul location escalated into a violent confrontation involving a knife, leaving one man injured, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the U-Haul Moving & Storage of Homefield on 937 Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. During a dispute between two employees of a third-party moving company, 55-year-old James Tindal of the Union County city of Elizabeth, New Jersey, allegedly took out a knife and swung it multiple times at his co-worker, 42-year-old Jameel Sirman of …

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Beloved Army Veteran, Retired Westchester Firefighter Dies In Crash At 58 Beloved Army Veteran, Retired Westchester Firefighter Dies In Crash At 58
Beloved Army Veteran, Retired Westchester Firefighter Dies In Crash At 58 A beloved Hudson Valley resident, Army veteran, and longtime Westchester firefighter is being remembered for his larger-than-life personality, unwavering support for his family, and dedication to his community following his tragic death in a car crash. New, updated report - New Details Revealed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Putnam Valley That Killed Veteran Dutchess County resident Michael Fitzgerald of Fishkill died on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the age of 58 from injuries sustained in a crash on the Taconic State Parkway in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley, according to his obi…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Police Officer In Westchester 'Doing Well' After Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Police Officer In Westchester 'Doing Well' After Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
Police Officer In Westchester 'Doing Well' After Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Members of a police department in Westchester will be growing out their facial hair as part of their effort to support one of their own who is bravely facing off against cancer.  Throughout this month, the Irvington Police Department will be supporting the American Thyroid Cancer Association with its annual No-Shave-November as one of its members, Officer Estefania Mejia, fights her own battle against the disease. According to the department, Mejia was diagnosed earlier in the year. There's good news, though — she has undergone surgery and treatments and is now "doing well," …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New Bottomless Brunch Spot Drawing Crowds In Mamaroneck New Bottomless Brunch Spot Drawing Crowds In Mamaroneck
New Bottomless Brunch Spot Drawing Crowds In Mamaroneck Months after opening, a new Westchester restaurant that serves up bottomless brunch, lunch, and dinner is already a hit with patrons.  Jill's Bar & Restaurant, located in Mamaroneck at 100 West Boston Post Rd. (Route 1), opened in late April 2024 and since then, has earned plenty of praise from visitors for its food and drink options.  On its lunch/dinner menu, the eatery offers delicious menu items from a wide variety of cuisines, including Irish and British-inspired Scotch eggs and shepherd's pie; Mexican-inspired options like Birria tacos and Jill's nachos; and classic Amer…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fire Leaves Westchester Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road Fire Leaves Westchester Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road
Fire Leaves Westchester Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road A blaze at a Westchester restaurant damaged the building and left part of a busy road closed to traffic.  The fire happened on Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, when a blaze broke out at a building housing the Tarry Tavern at 27 Main St. in Tarrytown, according to village officials.  The blaze was eventually put out with no injuries thanks to the efforts of the Tarrytown Fire Department and several other agencies from the area, officials said. According to the village, the entire building suffered "significant damage" but the blaze was prevented from spreading to surrounding structures.&…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At High School In Westchester Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At High School In Westchester
Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At High School In Westchester A person of interest is being interviewed following a high school lockout in Westchester prompted by a social media threat against a student, police said.  New, updated report - New Update: No Criminality Found After Threat Prompts Lockout At Port Chester HS The incident happened at Port Chester High School on Tuesday, Oct. 8 after staff received information about an online social media threat against a student, according to Port Chester Police.  A lockout was initiated out of precaution as police investigated the threat. It has since been lifted, the department said. A per…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fugitive Wanted For Human Trafficking Nabbed At Gym In New Rochelle: Police Fugitive Wanted For Human Trafficking Nabbed At Gym In New Rochelle: Police
Fugitive Wanted For Human Trafficking Nabbed At Gym In New Rochelle: Police A 25-year-old fugitive wanted in another state on human trafficking charges was caught at a gym in Westchester, police announced.  The arrest was made on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at around 10:30 a.m., when authorities learned the fugitive was in the area of Nardozzie Place in New Rochelle, according to Captain J. Collins Coyne.  A vehicle connected to the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Nana Gyapong of McLeansville, North Carolina, was soon found at the LA Fitness parking lot at 75 Nardozzi Pl. There, Gyapong was arrested without incident and charged as a fugitive from justice,…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Leaves CVS With 2 Garbage Bags Full Of Stolen Items In Westchester: Police Man Leaves CVS With 2 Garbage Bags Full Of Stolen Items In Westchester: Police
Man Leaves CVS With 2 Garbage Bags Full Of Stolen Items In Westchester: Police A man was apprehended after walking out of a CVS Pharmacy In Westchester with two garbage bags full of almost 60 stolen items, police said. The arrest happened on Monday, Sept. 23, when a CVS location in Yonkers reported a shoplifter who walked out of the store without paying for dozens of items, Yonkers Police said on Friday, Sept. 27.  Officers soon caught up with the suspect, identified as Michael Donkis, and found two full garbage bags of stolen products, including a Slim Jim and other food products, according to body camera footage released by the department. Mr. Donkis may h…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Man, Teen Accused Of Killing, Dismembering Victim, Burning Body In Shopping Cart In Westchester Man, Teen Accused Of Killing, Dismembering Victim, Burning Body In Shopping Cart In Westchester
Man, Teen Accused Of Killing, Dismembering Victim, Burning Body In Shopping Cart In Westchester A 40-year-old man and a teenager were apprehended in connection with the murder of a victim whose body was found burning in a shopping cart near a bridge in Westchester, officials announced.  Bronx residents Muhammad Aadil and 18-year-old Ronei Harris were indicted in connection with the murder of 46-year-old Lutalo Henderson, whose body was found dismembered and burned near the border of Yonkers and Mount Vernon on Monday, Aug. 5, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25.  Earlier Report - New Update: Persons Of Interest ID'd After Body Fou…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: Daytime Single-, Double-Lane Closes Scheduled For Sprain Brook Parkway Roadwork Alert: Daytime Single-, Double-Lane Closes Scheduled For Sprain Brook Parkway
Roadwork Alert: Daytime Single-, Double-Lane Closes Scheduled For Sprain Brook Parkway Motorists can expect delays on a busy stretch of the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester during daytime roadwork. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) says there will be single- and double-lane closures in each direction Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Friday, Sept. 27, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. The roadwork will be between I-287 in the village of Elmsford and the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant.

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by Daily Voice
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Man Shot In Chest Near Fire Station In Westchester: Suspect At Large Man Shot In Chest Near Fire Station In Westchester: Suspect At Large
Man Shot In Chest Near Fire Station In Westchester: Suspect At Large Authorities are investigating a shooting down the street from a fire station in Westchester that left a man hospitalized.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 17 around 9:30 p.m., when shots were fired at an apartment complex at 103 West 3rd Street in Mount Vernon, down the street from a Mount Vernon firehouse, according to city officials.  Officers who arrived at the scene of the shooting found several shell casings in the apartment complex's parking lot.  A man who was shot in the abdomen was taken to the Mount Vernon emergency room by "private means," officials said, …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed After Attacking Woman, Barricading Himself In New Rochelle Apartment: Police Man Nabbed After Attacking Woman, Barricading Himself In New Rochelle Apartment: Police
Man Nabbed After Attacking Woman, Barricading Himself In New Rochelle Apartment: Police A 35-year-old man faces criminal charges after allegedly attacking a woman and barricading himself inside a bedroom in Westchester while holding a weapon, police said.  The arrest resulted from an incident that began in New Rochelle just after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, when authorities responded to a dispute at an apartment at 30 Eastchester Rd., according to Captain J. Collins Coyne of the New Rochelle Police Department.  There, the suspect, identified as 35-year-old New Rochelle resident Eduardo Valencia-Maldonado, allegedly struck a woman known to him before shutting himsel…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Fast-Casual Pizzeria Opens At Shopping Center In Westchester Fast-Casual Pizzeria Opens At Shopping Center In Westchester
Fast-Casual Pizzeria Opens At Shopping Center In Westchester An all-new fast-casual pizzeria is the first to open at a popular Westchester shopping center in almost 20 years. Honey Pizza, located in the Cross County Center at 8000 Mall Walk in Yonkers, is now open to customers, the shopping center announced on Tuesday, Sept. 17.  The pizzeria offers pies by the slice as well as Italian street food and specializes in paninis, calamari, chicken parm wedges, and more.  The 1,160-square-foot restaurant is located on the north side of the mall in the space once occupied by Cups next to Shake Shack. It features both counter service and outdoor seating.  …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
SUV Goes Up In Flames On I-287 In Westchester SUV Goes Up In Flames On I-287 In Westchester
SUV Goes Up In Flames On I-287 In Westchester A lane of a busy interstate in Westchester was temporarily blocked after flames engulfed a vehicle.  The blaze happened on Interstate 287 West in Purchase on Tuesday, Sept. 17 around 5:30 a.m., when an SUV caught on fire, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  Arriving crews found the vehicle in the right lane at mile marker 7.5 and soon put the fire out.  No injuries were reported and the vehicle was later towed from the area. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
2 Killed After Tesla Crashes Into Westchester Apartment Building, Catches On Fire 2 Killed After Tesla Crashes Into Westchester Apartment Building, Catches On Fire
2 Killed After Tesla Crashes Into Westchester Apartment Building, Catches On Fire Two people were killed when a Tesla slammed into an apartment building in Westchester and went up in flames, police said.  New, updated report - IDs Released For 2 Women Killed In Fiery White Plains Crash The crash happened just after 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16 in White Plains, when the vehicle lost control, hit the curb and a tree, and crashed into the front of an apartment building at 295 Battle Ave., according to White Plains Public Safety Commissioner David Chong.  The vehicle and building both caught on fire after the car exploded, Chong said, adding that it was an…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Allegedly Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Charged In Fatal Hutchinson River Parkway Crash In Rye Brook Allegedly Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Charged In Fatal Hutchinson River Parkway Crash In Rye Brook
Allegedly Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Charged In Fatal Hutchinson River Parkway Crash In Rye Brook An allegedly drunk driver from Connecticut has been charged in a fatal wrong-way crash in Westchester. The crash happened just after 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Rye Brook, about a half mile south of King Street, according to Westchester County Police. Original report - 1 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Hutchinson River Parkway In Rye Brook Several 911 calls reported that a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of travel had collided with another car.  Arriving officers found that one of the vehicles, a Toyota Camry, was fully engulfed…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
New Woman-Owned Cannabis Dispensary To Celebrate Opening In New Rochelle New Woman-Owned Cannabis Dispensary To Celebrate Opening In New Rochelle
New Woman-Owned Cannabis Dispensary To Celebrate Opening In New Rochelle An all-new woman-owned cannabis dispensary in Westchester will soon mark its grand opening by giving visitors a chance to learn more about its products.  Highlife Health, LLC, located in New Rochelle at 19 Huguenot St., will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. In addition to the ceremony, the fully-licensed dispensary will also mark its opening with a weekend-long "Education-Fest" that will give customers and community members a chance to meet with product representatives and explore the business.  Visitors to…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Village Of Pelham To Lower Maximum Speed Limit Ahead Of New School Year Village Of Pelham To Lower Maximum Speed Limit Ahead Of New School Year
Village Of Pelham To Lower Maximum Speed Limit Ahead Of New School Year Drivers with a lead foot, beware: a municipality in Westchester will soon be lowering its village-wide speed limit, officials announced.  The village of Pelham announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28 that it would lower the maximum speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour.  The change will go into effect across the village on Sunday, Sept. 1.  To reflect the change, new signage and increased police enforcement will be put into place, village officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
Strike Narrowly Avoided At Country Club In Mamaroneck That Hosted US Open 6 Times Strike Narrowly Avoided At Country Club In Mamaroneck That Hosted US Open 6 Times
Strike Narrowly Avoided At Country Club In Mamaroneck That Hosted US Open 6 Times Maintenance workers at an iconic Westchester country club known for hosting the US Open called off a strike vote amid negotiations for a new labor contract, union officials announced.  A vote on the potential strike was originally going to be held on Monday, Aug. 26 by members of Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union working at Mamaroneck's Winged Foot Golf Club, according to union officials.  However, the vote was called off after the country club gave union members more information about a retirement benefit proposal, which is currently under review by wor…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Driver Nabbed After Hit-Run On Busy Mamaroneck Road 22-Year-Old Driver Nabbed After Hit-Run On Busy Mamaroneck Road
22-Year-Old Driver Nabbed After Hit-Run On Busy Mamaroneck Road A 22-year-old woman faces charges after driving away from the scene of a crash in Westchester that left a victim injured, police said. The crash happened around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, when a 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing Mamaroneck Avenue from west to east in the crosswalk at the intersection with Prospect Street, according to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department.  The victim was hit by a vehicle making a left turn from Prospect Avenue, police said, also adding that the car kept driving after hitting her and did not stop or report the incident.  Off…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Young Woman Found Dead In New Rochelle Residence Young Woman Found Dead In New Rochelle Residence
Young Woman Found Dead In New Rochelle Residence An investigation is underway after the suspicious death of young woman found inside a residence in Westchester. Click here for a new, updated story - Suspect Nabbed, Victim ID'd After Young Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley Residence At about 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, police in New Rochelle received a call regarding an incident in an apartment at 55 Clinton Place. Officers responded and found the woman, who New Rochelle Police describe as Black and approximately 30 years of age. Clinton Place (marked in red in the image above) is located south of Main Street (Route 1)…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director
Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director An educator who has led learning communities on modern concepts such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality has been selected as a Westchester school district's new technology director. Jerrod Blair's appointment as the Irvington Union Free School District's new director of technology and innovation was announced by the district on Thursday, Aug. 22.  Blair, who was chosen after a long search process, will start in the position on Friday, Sept. 6. According to the district, he is a "standout" in the field and has led professional learning communities on topics including AI an…

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by Ben Crnic